| Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
| Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
| Purchase #1 | $174.27 | 3.489% | $180.3503 | $180.35 | $180.35 | $180.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $145.43 | 8.333% | $157.5487 | $157.55 | $157.55 | $157.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $199.29 | 11.811% | $222.8281 | $222.83 | $222.85 | $222.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $158.99 | 8.189% | $172.0097 | $172.01 | $172.00 | $172.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $157.96 | 4.103% | $164.4411 | $164.44 | $164.45 | $164.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $239.92 | 3.453% | $248.2044 | $248.20 | $248.20 | $248.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $186.83 | 8.594% | $202.8862 | $202.89 | $202.90 | $202.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,262.69 | $1,348.2685 | $1,348.27 | $1,348.30 | $1,348.20 | |